The Entire Collection of Genetic Material in Each Typical Cell

Question

The entire collection of genetic material in each typical cell of the human body is called the
A) genome
B) karyotype
C) chromosomes
D) both B and C

Accepted Answer

The term "genome" refers to the entire collection of genetic material (DNA) in a cell or organism. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B refers to a visual representation of an individual's chromosomes, and option C refers to the individual structures that carry genetic information within a cell. Option D includes both B and C, but only option A accurately describes the entire collection of genetic material in a cell.